The train between Budapest and Bucharest takes 14h 43m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Budapest and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 9:55 PM at night, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest station and arriving at Bucharest station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 14h 43m.
Budapest to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Budapest and Bucharest is 643.4 km. The road distance is 868 km.
ÖBB operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nord once daily. Tickets cost $200–370 and the journey takes 14h 43m.